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South Carolina / Department of Corrections

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Department of Corrections

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.

In 2026, this agency had 2,813 employees with median total compensation of $63,461; the highest distinct record was $324,297.

Year
2026
Employees
2,813
Median total
$63,461
Highest record
$324,297

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,028$139,624+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,813 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,461) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$70,073 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,367
$56,475
$63,461
$73,918
$91,364

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $91,364 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,367. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 52

Ashley Merrill

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,182
Base pay
$57,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,182

At Department of Corrections, Ashley Merrill serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,182.

Jamie Gaston

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,182
Base pay
$57,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,182

Jamie Gaston holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,182.

Ti'Jan Abney

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,182
Base pay
$57,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,182

Ti'Jan Abney works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Ti'Jan earned $57,182 in 2026.

Jullian Marroquin

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,182
Base pay
$57,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,182

At Department of Corrections, Jullian Marroquin serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,182.

Erick Johnson

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,182
Base pay
$57,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,182

Erick Johnson holds the role of Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,182.

Alex Lukomskyi

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,182
Base pay
$57,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,182

Alex Lukomskyi works as a Correctional Officer for Department of Corrections. Alex earned $57,182 in 2026.

Henry Rivera Jr

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,182
Base pay
$57,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,182

Henry Rivera Jr is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $57,182.

Ashlee Daniel

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,160
Base pay
$57,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,160

At Department of Corrections, Ashlee Daniel serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,160.

Lisa Adams

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,141
Base pay
$57,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,141

Lisa Adams works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Lisa earned $57,141 in 2026.

Alisha Hypes

Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,131
Base pay
$57,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,131

At Department of Corrections, Alisha Hypes serves as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,131.

James Sexton

Correctional Officer/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,117
Base pay
$57,117
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,117

James Sexton is a Correctional Officer at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $57,117.

Adrian Kaufman

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$57,015
Base pay
$57,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,015

Adrian Kaufman is a Correctional Sergeant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $57,015.

Winter Walker

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,946
Base pay
$56,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,946

Winter Walker works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Winter earned $56,946 in 2026.

Phillip Duvall

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Phillip Duvall works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Phillip earned $56,944 in 2026.

John Kavashansky

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

At Department of Corrections, John Kavashansky serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.

Wesley Spann

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

At Department of Corrections, Wesley Spann serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.

Duane Abnathey

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Duane Abnathey is a Program Assistant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,944.

Arthur Brown

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Arthur Brown works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Arthur earned $56,944 in 2026.

James Gadson Iii

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

At Department of Corrections, James Gadson Iii serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.

Kelly Purini

Program Coordinator I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

At Department of Corrections, Kelly Purini serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.

Jermaine Wisdom

Printing Manager III/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Jermaine Wisdom works as a Printing Manager III for Department of Corrections. Jermaine earned $56,944 in 2026.

Katherine Lominac

Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

At Department of Corrections, Katherine Lominac serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.

Tristan Koen

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Tristan Koen holds the role of Program Assistant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,944.

Albert Crum

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

At Department of Corrections, Albert Crum serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.

Walter James

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Walter James is a Program Assistant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,944.

Ray Preston Iii

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Ray Preston Iii is a Program Assistant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,944.

Brian Burnette

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Brian Burnette works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Corrections. Brian earned $56,944 in 2026.

Thomas Walker

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Thomas Walker works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Thomas earned $56,944 in 2026.

Jeffrey Venezia

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Jeffrey Venezia works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Jeffrey earned $56,944 in 2026.

Bethany Hobbs

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Bethany Hobbs is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,944.

Michael Stewart

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Michael Stewart works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Michael earned $56,944 in 2026.

Timothy Pinelli

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

At Department of Corrections, Timothy Pinelli serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,944.

Craig Fredette

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Craig Fredette works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Craig earned $56,944 in 2026.

Robert Barfield

Program Assistant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,944
Base pay
$56,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,944

Robert Barfield works as a Program Assistant for Department of Corrections. Robert earned $56,944 in 2026.

Fonda Champion

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,837
Base pay
$56,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,837

Fonda Champion is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,837.

Dashawn Davis

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,837
Base pay
$56,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,837

Dashawn Davis is a Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. 2026 total compensation came to $56,837.

Victoria Rowe

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,837
Base pay
$56,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,837

Victoria Rowe holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,837.

Sira Barry

Correctional Lieutenant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,837
Base pay
$56,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,837

Sira Barry holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Department of Corrections. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,837.

Kashala Brown

Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,787
Base pay
$56,787
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,787

At Department of Corrections, Kashala Brown serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,787.

Terresa Wilson

Correctional Sergeant/Department of Corrections

2026 total comp
$56,769
Base pay
$56,769
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,769

Terresa Wilson works as a Correctional Sergeant for Department of Corrections. Terresa earned $56,769 in 2026.